San Jose, California vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 38.8% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $61,163 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Palmdale
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to San Jose, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% higher
  Commute
  19.0% higher
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher